Hunting Basics
Hunting uses your bow and arrow. Approach animals carefully — making noise or getting too close will startle them and they'll run. Aim for the head or body. A clean headshot kills instantly and rewards bonus materials, while body shots require follow-up arrows.
Animals respawn on a fixed timer (roughly every in-game day), and certain rare animals only spawn in specific weather or at specific times.
Huntable Animals
| Animal | Location | Drops | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapaa 🐰 | Kilima Valley (everywhere) | Chapaa Meat, Chapaa Pelt | Any | Most common animal. Great for early levels. |
| Sernuk 🦌 | Kilima Valley (forests) | Deer Meat, Sernuk Hide, Antlers | Dawn/Dusk | Skittish. Approach very slowly. Higher XP than chapaa. |
| Muujin 🐺 | Bahari Bay (cliffs) | Muujin Fur, Muujin Fang, Rare Muujin Meat | Night | Rare and challenging. Best hunting XP. Requires Hassian's guidance. |
| Large Chapaa 🐰⭐ | Kilima Valley (rare) | Chapaa Filet ★, Extra Pelt | Any | Bigger variant. Gives more materials and bonus XP. |
| Elderwood Sernuk 🦌⭐ | Ancient forests | Rare Hide, Antlers ★ | Dawn only | Extremely rare. Hassian's personal favorite. |
Bow Upgrades
Your bow can be upgraded through the Hunting skill tree and with materials from Subira the blacksmith. Higher-tier bows have better accuracy, longer range, and deal more damage so animals don't escape.
| Bow | Unlock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Makeshift Bow | Default | Basic range and damage |
| Sturdy Bow | Level 3 hunting | +20% damage, better accuracy |
| Refined Bow | Level 6 hunting | +40% damage, silent approach |
| Master Bow | Level 9 hunting | +60% damage, guaranteed headshot accuracy |
Arrow Types
- Standard Arrow — default, cheap to craft
- Makeshift Arrow — crafted from wood, very low cost
- Smoke Arrow — doesn't startle nearby animals, useful for multi-kill runs
- Heavy Arrow — high damage, ensures one-shot on Sernuk
Hunting Tips
- Approach slowly. Sprinting scares animals. Walk slowly, especially when approaching Sernuk and Muujin.
- Aim for the head. Headshots kill in one hit and give bonus materials. Body shots work but require a follow-up.
- Hunt with Hassian. Raising Hassian's friendship gives you Spiced Roast recipe and reveals Muujin locations.
- Sell Chapaa Filets. Chapaa filets (especially ★ quality) sell well and are also used in high-value recipes.
- Muujin at night. The rare Muujin only appears at night along the Bahari Bay cliffs. Bring your best arrows.